Regulation And Legislation

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NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 23, 2018
Former Barclays wealth management executive wins $2.7 million arb award from former firm

Thomas W. Lee claimed Barclays shortchanged him after he guided sale of advisory unit to Stifel Financial Corp.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 23, 2018
SEC bars Long Island broker for insider trading

Agency says Tibor Klein used 'material, non-public information'

NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 22, 2018
Supreme Court decision likely to prevent brokers from filing class-action lawsuits

However, it likely won't bar employees from filing 401(k) lawsuits against their employers.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 22, 2018
SEC official addresses criticism of best-interest standard for brokers

Director Brett Redfearn clarifies how the SEC defines 'best interest' and how it will determine whether a broker is in compliance.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 22, 2018
Former Merrill broker suspended for check-kiting, fined $5,000

Fuad Habba deposited checks drawn on closed accounts.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 22, 2018
5th Circuit denies states' second attempt to defend DOL fiduciary rule

The three-judge panel split again, 2-1, in deciding not to take another look at the motion to intervene by California, New York and Oregon.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 22, 2018
David Lerner compliance officer loses 'nonsensical' and 'specious' appeal over reporting tax liens

Allan Holeman failed to disclose three IRS liens totaling $157,000.

NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 22, 2018
Indexed annuity sales rise in Q1 as DOL fiduciary rule stalls

Variable annuity sales were down again, however.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 21, 2018
Pass-through tax strategies for business-owner clients

Shifting business structure, changing filing status and spinning off equipment are examples of ways business owners can take advantage of the deduction.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 21, 2018
Arbitration over employment agreement nets adviser $267,000

Finra says broker Francis Mitchell and Coastal Equities owe each other money.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 21, 2018
State regulators launch 'Operation Cryptosweep' to crack down on fraud

NASAA announces series of investigations, enforcement actions in U.S. and Canada targeting shady initial coin offerings and cryptocurrency products.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 21, 2018
Finra anticipates oversight role for SEC advice rule

CEO Robert Cook says one area for examination could be the proposed requirement that brokers act in the best interests of their clients.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 19, 2018
Transparency, credibility, fairness: Finra's decision to explain rationale for penalties is a welcome one

Agency strikes a balance between punishment and deterrence.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 18, 2018
UBS wins $9.7 million Finra award

Brokerage recoups settlement costs from a lawsuit filed by the ex-wife of a former client.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 18, 2018
Pope Francis wants financial advisers to work like fiduciaries

Vatican bulletin admonishes advisers who act against the best interests of their clients.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 18, 2018
Wells Fargo's latest issue emerges amid bank's rebranding campaign

News that bank's wholesale unit altered the records of corporate clients sent its stock lower Thursday

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 17, 2018
States trying to save DOL fiduciary rule appeal rejection of effort to intervene

California, New York, Oregon ask for rehearing by full 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Oregon auto-IRA success shows national program would 'work well,' advocate says
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2018
Oregon auto-IRA success shows national program would 'work well,' advocate says

Program has amassed nearly $3 million in just a few months.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 16, 2018
SEC, Finra nab two firms for AML violations

Chinese bank unit fined $5.3 million over anti-money laundering laxity.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 16, 2018
SEC enforcement officials say they focus on quality, not quantity, of cases

Regulator brought fewer actions in fiscal 2017, but touts a record $1 billion being returned to harmed investors.